To me, its not about having to much control...I love the fact that I have that much control. I've stated that before in this thread...Its satisying to know that I just did what I did and I know why and how it did what it did. If that makes sense to you?? On the other hand, there's only some many times I can watch the way this game moves and how bad it looks doing it! I'm sorry this game is just and eye sore, really so much so if you look at games like NCAA and Mad The Show for instance. With all the style and flair of real NBA players I want my Kobe Bryant to have Kobe Bryant signature style and flair! Something this game lacks, very much so. To me, its just a matter of opinions and taste. But I think, the general conseus on this title is overwhemly to one end of this specturum....